Long-billed Wren-Babbler
NameLong-billed Wren-Babbler
Common NameLong-billed Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameRimator malacoptilus
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage, heavily streaked or scaled with darker brown on the head, back, and underparts, giving a somewhat scaly appearance. The throat is often slightly paler, and the bill is long and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, accelerating whistles or trills, often described as 'pee-pee-pee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China, Laos, Vietnam, and parts of Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved bill, Dark brown, heavily streaked plumage, Small size, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, secretive babbler of dense forest undergrowth, characterized by its dark brown, heavily streaked plumage and a distinctive long, strongly decurved bill. It forages primarily for invertebrates in leaf litter.
